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Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: Verna police have registered a case against two individuals from Zuarinagar for allegedly assaulting a resident of Mangoor Hill, Vasco, near the Zuari Bridge at Cortalim on Friday evening. According to the complaint lodged by Pratik Chari, the incident occurred on July 11 around 6:30 pm when he was accosted by the accused, identified as Omkar Ganachari and Ashutosh Ganachari, both residents of Zuarinagar, Sancoale. Police said the accused persons, reportedly acting in common intention due to previous enmity, abused Chari using filthy language and later physically assaulted him. “The accused persons allegedly kicked the complainant on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Tuesday asserted that he has “no linen to wash in public” and called for unity among opposition MLAs to hold the BJP government accountable during the upcoming assembly session. Speaking to the media after a strategy meeting of Opposition legislators, Alemao said, “Goa and Goans are watching us and will scrutinize our actions. I have no personal agenda; I am straight and clean. Leaving aside political differences, we need to come together and continue this formula to expose the BJP.” The meeting was attended by Congress MLAs Carlos Ferreira and Altone…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Goa Forward Party President and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has launched a scathing attack on the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, accusing him of acting in a blatantly partisan manner and compromising the neutrality of the Speaker’s office, after his reported participation in a BJP Legislative Party meeting held in a hotel to strategize for the upcoming Assembly session. “Yesterday, when the Speaker emerged from the BJP core committee meeting and was asked about him becoming a minister, he replied that ‘there will be news’. Today, he attended the BJP Legislative Party meeting. What are people…

By Irfan Iqbal Gheta Just a week ago, a troubling incident unfolded in Karnataka. A senior citizen visited her local Canara Bank branch to seek clarifications. The staff member attending her did not speak Kannada. She tried explaining in English, but the client didn’t understand the language. What should have been a routine interaction turned into a flashpoint. A video of the incident went viral, sparking outrage. Pro-Kannada groups quickly demanded that banks employ staff fluent in the local language. Canara Bank responded with a statement, echoing the sentiments of the Kannada-speaking community. This wasn’t an isolated case. In May,…

Goa is at a critical crossroads. In recent years, the coastal state — known for its vibrant culture, picturesque landscapes, and deep-rooted community traditions — has witnessed growing tensions over land use, especially regarding the age-old institution of Comunidade. The latest citizen-led movement under the banner “Save Comunidade, Save Goa” is more than a protest; it is a resounding call to preserve Goa’s identity, protect its land, and uphold a centuries-old community-based ownership system that is now under increasing threat. The Comunidade system is not just a relic of the past. It is a living, breathing institution rooted in collective…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: In a significant development in the Cunchelim Communidade land scam, Mapusa Police have arrested three more suspects — Raja Anthony, Raju Mandrekar, and Sumit Phadte — for their alleged role in fraudulently selling Communidade land to over 140 unsuspecting families. The trio was produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Mapusa, on Monday and has been remanded to two days of police custody for further interrogation. According to police sources, the accused were part of a larger syndicate involved in the illegal sale and transfer of Communidade land parcels, with several forged documents and bogus registrations…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a clear message aimed at strengthening internal unity, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership has directed its legislators to steer clear of engaging in public blame games within the party. The directive was issued during a meeting of the party’s state core committee held on Monday. State BJP President Damodar ‘Damu’ Naik, while briefing the media after the meeting, said that all ministers and MLAs have been firmly instructed to maintain party discipline going forward. “The party will not tolerate internal squabbling. Our focus must remain on governance and unity,” Naik said, underlining the leadership’s stand…